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Do too many good games come out just before Xmas?

November 03, 2009 in Blog comments 6

All Age Gaming's John Elliott looks at the continuing problem for most gamers on a tight budget, there are just too many good games released just before Xmas! With tough economic times, should publishers scatter game releases throughout the year more? Read on to see John's take on the issue.

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    Storm Nov 4, 09
    Hell yeah. They really need to spread out the titles, Fall's always bombarded with hits. It's likely due to marketing and extra time/development that leads to the late-yaer releases, but damn do wallets take a hit. Then there's the titles after X-Mas, four in particular between Jan/Feb being: Army of Two: 40th Day, Mass Effect 2, Bayonetta, and BioShock 2.
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    pooOBKp Nov 4, 09
    Yes it makes it very hard to pick up every game I want during the holidays. I wish more companies would release games during the summer season, but then their sales will tank because it's probably a much harder market to sell in.
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    Existence Nov 4, 09
    YES. They really need to space it out more. Where were the great games back when I was getting bored in may/june/july?
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    reaver11 Nov 4, 09
    Its just like all the good movies come out in the summer. Its just the way things work.
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    Miss Razz Nov 4, 09
    Eh. Christmas is the time for spending so it only makes sense that more big-name games come out around Christmas time.
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    Insanity Prevails* Nov 4, 09
    It's a prime selling season, why wouldn't companies want to push out their titles then? Even when they're competing with a larger number of other games the simple fact that people are more willing to spend this season makes it a more lucrative opportunity.

    You could always wait a bit and get other games later. Nobody's forced to get games at launch or else never see them again, surely.

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